Epoetin alfa protocol and multidisciplinary blood-conservation program for critically ill patients

Pell, Lindsay J.; Martin, B. Shane; Shirk, Mary Beth

doi:10.1093/ajhp/62.4.400

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“…Another example is the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and concurrent iron therapy in various patient populations including critically ill patients. 142 Such a program in critically ill patients reduced the mean ± SD number of red blood cell transfusions from 16.6 ± 13.1 units before the protocol to 7 ± 11.8 units after protocol implementation. 142 Noteworthy in this study was the extremely high number of transfusions in both study periods.…”

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“…142 Such a program in critically ill patients reduced the mean ± SD number of red blood cell transfusions from 16.6 ± 13.1 units before the protocol to 7 ± 11.8 units after protocol implementation. 142 Noteworthy in this study was the extremely high number of transfusions in both study periods. This may have been due to patient groups having mean ICU lengths of stay of 3-5 weeks.…”

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Blood Management: A Primer for Clinicians

Boucher

Hannon

2007

Pharmacotherapy

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and Introduction AbstractBlood transfusions are common in the hospital setting. Despite the large commitment of resources to the delivery of blood components, many clinicians have only a vague understanding of the complexities associated with blood management and transfusion therapy. The purpose of this primer is to broaden the awareness of health care practitioners in terms of the risks versus benefits of blood transfusions, their economics, and alternative treatments. By developing and implementing comprehensive blood management programs, hospitals can promote safe and clinically effective blood utilization practices. The cornerstones of blood management programs are the implementation of evidence-based transfusion guidelines to reduce variability in transfusion practice, and the employment of multidisciplinary teams to study, implement, and monitor local blood management strategies. Pharmacists can play a key role in blood management programs by providing technical expertise as well as oversight and monitoring of pharmaceutical agents used to reduce the need for allogeneic blood.

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Blood Management: A Primer for Clinicians

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Hannon

2007

Pharmacotherapy

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“…15 Successful multidisciplinary protocols have been put in place for the use of rHuEPO in blood conservation programs and to increase the appropriate use in a community teaching hospital. 16,17…”

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